Will not start after the engine overheated?

2008 FORD ESCAPE
100,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SAVAGENTAVERAGE
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Overheated and blew out a little smoke then shut off and won't start now... I know the water pump needs to be replaced but what else is wrong? why won't it start a how can I fix/repair it at minimum cost?
Oct 20, 2022 at 11:53 PM
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If the engine was extremely overheated you may have lost compression which means the engine will need to be replaced, if you can upload a short video of the engine cranking over, I can tell you for sure.

You can also do a compression test to confirm the damage.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

And this guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Oct 21, 2022 at 3:39 AM
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